Name of the equipment: Moisture Induced Sensitivity Test(MIST) Make & Model: Make: Instrotek, MIST I-Stem Registration ID- ……………………..                               Category of Instrument Characterization and Testing Types of Analysis / Testing Proper testing of bituminous mixes for moisture susceptibility Application: Highway Engineers Bitumen Manufacturers Road Construction Companies Description of Instrument The MIST evaluates asphalt's resistance to moisture damage by simulating tire pressure and water action, crucial for durable pavement design.

Book through I-STEM: https://www.istem.gov.in/ Slot Booking Link I-STEM Slot Booking link for External User

Booking available for Internal and External Both Requisition form for Internals Externals

Faculty In-charge: Dr. M. Sivakumar Email ID: sivakumarm@nitc.ac.in Phone number:  04952286232

Technical staffs: Chandni P R chandnipr@nitc.ac.in Ajin Das C K ajindasck@nitc.ac.in Abhiraj A R abhirajar@nitc.ac.in

Department CED Office Email ID cedoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Pavement Engineering Laboratory Lab Phone No 0495-2286243

Features of the equipment ✔ Simulation of Moisture Damage: ✔ Pressurized Water System ✔ Temperature Control: ✔ Variable Pressure: ✔ Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility:	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any ⮚ Simulates tire-water interaction. ⮚ Offers precise pressure/temp control. ⮚ Quantifies moisture damage. ⮚ Accelerates testing.
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) ● Temperature Accuracy -  ±1 ˚C/±1.8˚F ● Max Temperature -  60 ˚C/140 ˚F ● Pressure Accuracy - 7 kPa/±1 psi ● Maximum Apparent Pressure- 345kPa/50 psi	Measurement/Sample specifications: Ø Sample Height   - 25 mm to 150 mm/1” to 6” Ø Sample Diameter- 100 mm to 150 mm/4” to 6”

● Sample Type: Marshall samples

● Maximum No. of Samples Accepted at a Time-3

● Minimum No of Days Required for Analysis – 2 days

Internal	External Academic Institutes	National R&D Lab	Industry
1500/- per test	2000/- per test	2500/- per test	4500/- per test